Also called: Hardware Store Owner
Owns a local hardware store that competes with big-box stores through expert help and service.
You help a customer find the exact bolt to fix a lawnmower, order snow shovels before winter and teach a new employee how to cut keys and mix paint.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Retail experience; often joins a co-op like Ace or True Value.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration.
Growing slowly. Stable.
Low risk for 10 years. Online retailers compete more than AI; expert advice on the right bolt or paint stays human.
Classes: Woodshop or construction, Business elective, Accounting.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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